July marked a strong month for municipal service delivery in Riverhorse Valley, with 25 reported faults attended to by various eThekwini Municipality departments and contractors.
Work undertaken during the month addressed key infrastructure challenges, with municipal teams responding to a wide range of infrastructure issues by the departments responsible for water, roads, stormwater, traffic management and streetlights. Key service areas addressed included water and stormwater infrastructure repairs, road infrastructure improvements, traffic signal repairs, streetlight maintenance, and directional signage improvements.
7 Water and Stormwater Infrastructure Issues Addressed
Several critical water and drainage projects were undertaken during July, including:
- Repairs to water leaks in various areas
- Maintenance of the main pump station
- Construction of a supporting wall around an underground water pipe on Hippo Park Avenue.
- Tar reinstatement over a repaired main water line
- Installation and realignment of stormwater infrastructure
- Backfilling and realignment of stormwater manholes
- Clearing of culverts along the Prince Umhlangane River embankment
Traffic Signals, Roads and Signage Upgraded
Road and traffic infrastructure also received significant attention during the month, including the replacement and repairs of damaged traffic signals, road marking improvements and the alignment of directional signage.
Streetlight Repairs & Environmental Improvements
Streetlighting remained a key focus area this month, with repairs completed across several precinct locations. In addition, municipal contractors continued environmental management initiatives within Riverhorse Valley. This included:
- Continued removal of alien invasive vegetation within the Hulett Bush area along Hippo Park Avenue.
- Ongoing maintenance activities supporting environmental sustainability and precinct presentation.
These projects complement RHVBEMA’s own greening and maintenance programmes and contribute to a cleaner, more attractive business environment.
